Certainly older, maybe 30s or so. Not folk art. Possibly hobbyist but well done so maybe from small craft shop.
Agree with the above. Bigger is definitely not better in this case.
Petropolis is a city in Brazil. Can bet it is Brazillian mahogany. Looks to be early 20th century based on the styling.
Excited about it as a resource or for resale? I say both. You might even think about selling copies of it rather than the original. Should be...
Rather like this. I also see first name: P??? Surname: R???by. Have you taken the back off to examine further?
Smallish buffet, missing its mirrored top. Agree, circa 1900. Condition looks very good. If for yourself, $100.00 or so would not be terrible.
Lines look to be due to varnish discoloration or just plain old dirt. Signature: H. Durand (Denaud?)
More to show from the same thrift store. This pair of French chairs was priced at $15.00 each. Seem to be very good quality with feather/down...
More likely birch.
I am in the hobbyist ceramics camp.
Agree with the above. Maybe a bit higher at retail to the right person. Large size is a detriment to most.
Limbert is well known for their arts and crafts period furniture. It is well sought after. This later piece in a Hepplewhite style, not so much....
If you compare the watercolor splotches, you will see they are different..... so another copy. Assume aoriginal by the artist but, without...
Interesting read. Truly hidden in plain sight!
I think if you read my answer carefully, you will see I said you need something with more varnish in it than the Howard's (and presumably the...
Size? Is the base painted? I do think late 19th century but church furniture of similar style was still made significantly later.
I don't know about Kramer's but, if it is like Howard's, you probably need something with more varnish in it. I use a tung oil varnish on many...
More arts and crafts to my eye.
The two comparables posted by TallCakes have identical fonts. Neither is identified by the seller and have different burners. Seems that most...
Only thing to show right now is this set of 4 T-back chairs. Only $15.00 for the set and they have been sitting for over a week now. Spied them...
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